Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Join us! Living Life as a Catholic – Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Are you a Catholic who was never confirmed? Join us for classes to see if this is right for you! We will meet on Monday nights to present basic topics of the faith and grow in our relationship with God. Adults are welcomed into the Church at Easter.
Are you interested in serving as a sponsor for someone in OCIA? We also would love to have parishioners volunteer to serve as sponsors for someone going through OCIA.
“The Chosen” & Bible Round Table
8-Week Study
Join us for Season One of “The Chosen”. We will gather to watch each episode of “The Chosen” and its Bible Round table discussion featuring a Catholic Priest, Evangelical pastor, and a Messianic Jewish Rabbi. Then we will discuss the episode, how it touched us, and our Catholic understanding of the Scriptures and the life of our Lord.
2 Class Options
— Tuesdays, October 20 – December 15
— Fridays, beginning October 23 – December 18
Catholic Money Course by Wallet Win
As Catholics, we are called to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Yet in a complicated world, debt and financial stress often feel unavoidable. Because money touches every part of life, we need to learn how to manage it well.
These 3 sessions will guide you through the Catholic Money Course, covering topics like your relationship with money, paying off debt, building wealth, and living generously through a Catholic lens. The program has helped thousands of families gain financial freedom and grow in generosity.
While this is normally a paid program, we’re excited to offer it free to all parish members. Visit WalletWin.com/kcascension to activate your account.
The Bible Timeline
In the newly re-filmed Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, author Jeff Cavins, alongside many other trusted Catholic presenters, show you how 14 of the Bible’s narrative books tell the story of salvation history, from our origins to the present day. Guided by the presenters, explore over 50 extraordinary sites across the world where the stories of Scripture took place, bringing the biblical narrative to life.
With updated workbooks, videos, & a unique color-coded chart, learn about the major people, places, & events of the Bible & discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Catholic Faith.
Bible Basics for Catholics
Want a clearer picture of the Bible and see how it all fits together? You can deepen your own understanding or share with your family. Join us as we literally draw our way through Salvation History using Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History by John Bergsma. We’ll create a “mental map” of the Bible that helps everything make more sense. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. No prior knowledge required. If you can draw a stick figure, you’re qualified. Children/grandchildren (ages 10+) are welcome to attend – include them in your registration.
Please bring:
• Bible Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma (any edition) – one per family
• 9”x12” (or larger) sketch pad, pencil, & sturdy eraser – one each per person
The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
1 Session – October 6 1pm-3pm
How can we make praying the mysteries of the Rosary a more intimate and meaningful experience? In Scripture, a “mystery” is a divine truth once hidden by God and revealed through faith. As St. Ephraim wrote, God has filled His Word with treasures so that each of us is enriched through meditation. St. Padre Pio also taught that praying the Rosary with meditation on the mysteries leads us to a deeper knowledge of Jesus.
In this class, we will explore meditation methods and hidden truths shared by saints, theologians, and artists throughout Church history. This class offers opportunities to discover new insights and deepen your relationship with Jesus through Mary and the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Great Book Series: St. John Henry Newman
These six sessions with Bishop Robert Barron explore the life, theology, and works of St. John Henry Newman, the Church’s newest Doctor of the Church. Often called the greatest theologian since St. Thomas Aquinas, Newman was a major influence on the Second Vatican Council and the first great Catholic theologian to write in English.
This compelling series follows Newman’s journey from leading Anglican theologian to Catholic convert and cardinal, while exploring teachings that continue to shape and guide the Church today.
Great Book Series: Frankenstein
5-Week Course
Welcome to another installment of our Great Books Series. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is one of the most influential and misunderstood novels of the 19th century. Popular culture has often distorted its deeper themes, turning this literary classic into something far removed from Shelley’s original vision.
In this course, we will read The Ignatius Critical Edition of Frankenstein, edited by Joseph Pearce, which includes essays offering a thoughtful, tradition-oriented perspective that challenges modern misreadings and helps uncover the deeper meaning of this Gothic classic.
The Holy Spirit: God’s power living within us
1 Session, September 30 at 6:30pm in the Church
Discover who the Spirit is, how the Spirit guides, strengthens, and transforms our everyday lives.
Book Study for those who have gone through divorce
We cannot always control external circumstances. So much in life lies outside our control—the past, other people’s actions, health struggles, unforeseen events, and countless other challenges. What we can learn to cultivate, however, is greater freedom within our interior life.
In Interior Freedom, Jacques Philippe reminds us that each of us possesses an inner freedom no one can take away because God is its source. Without this freedom, we remain searching for fulfillment and never fully encounter true happiness.
Through a simple and inviting approach, Fr. Philippe shows how growing in faith, hope, and love allows us to live the true freedom God desires for each of us.
The Temperament God Gave You
1 Session Class – September 17 – 6pm
Better understand your personality and learn how to become a better spouse, parent, friend, and Christian. The Temperament God Gave You explores the four classical temperaments through a Catholic lens, helping you discover the path to holiness best suited for you.
Read the book beforehand or simply come ready to listen and learn!
The Temperament God Gave Your Kids
2-Session Class
Understanding your child’s temperament can help you better understand their behavior, emotions, and motivations while learning how to nurture their unique strengths. Discover how to guide your child’s social and spiritual growth while bringing greater peace, joy, and holiness to family life as God intended.
Read the book beforehand, or simply come ready to learn and gather insights!
Sunday Scripture Study: Book of Numbers
Weekly Sessions – Sundays at 9:30am
Join us Sunday mornings as we study God’s Word together. This fall, we’ll explore the Book of Numbers, following the nation of Israel’s journey through the wilderness as they faced trials, temptations, and hardships; much like we do in our own journey of faith. Come grow in friendship with one another while deepening your relationship with the Lord through Scripture.
Book Study for Dads
In this book, A Man Named Joseph, by Joe Heschmeyer, we will see what the Bible and the earliest Christians really say about Joseph as a model husband, father, and saint. There are questions at the end of each chapter that help guide personal reflection and group discussion.
MOYC Book Study: Sincerely, Stoneheart
MOYC will be hosting a bi-weekly small group study from September-December. Many day, time, and location options available. The book is inspired by The Screwtape Letters and written for today’s Christian Woman.
MOYC Kickoff
Are you a mom of a young child? Whether you are new to the community or have been a part of MOYC at Ascension for a while, Join us for an evening to nourish your spirit during this busy season of life. We look forward to hosting a “mom panel” and hearing their thoughts, advice, and Q &A about parenting through the seasons of childhood. Drinks and dessert will be served.
Liturgical Living
4 Sessions
All women in all seasons of life are invited to participate in our Liturgical Living series quarterly book study and seasonal recipe exchange. Discover how each liturgical season invites us into deeper participation in the life of Christ. Reignite your love for the Eucharist, the calendar of feasts, and the Church’s wisdom and traditions.
Questions: Mary Bibler mbibler@kcascension.org
Mary’s Communio
Women’s meeting on the fourth Saturday after 8:30am Mass to discuss different prayer topics each month. Come and go when you can!
Register to receive updates.
Fr. Greg Klump
Fr. Greg is an author and lecturer from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In his debut novel “LIFELINE”, Fr. Greg incorporates important teachings on love, mercy, hope, and forgiveness in a gripping fictional thriller.
Come September 22 and hear the inspiration behind his book and why these messages are integral to Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom, and how they are necessary lifelines on our faith journey.
1:00-2:30pm (Matthew/Mark Room) OR
6:30-8:00pm (Parish Hall)
Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation and discussion.
Youth Faith Formation
Depending on your child’s grade, Monthly and Weekly options are available.
If your child is new to YFF &/or if it is a Sacramental Prep Year (1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th), sign up for a Parent Chat with William or Dave. Register for YFF after the Parent Chat.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you’re interested in volunteering with YFF, please contact William O’Leary at woleary@kcascension.org or call 913-681-7683
